Strong 2014 ballot could hurt holdovers’ chances for Baseball Hall of Fame
(MCT) — CHICAGO — When former Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux and former White Sox slugger Frank Thomas become eligible for the Hall of Fame next winter, look for the candidacies of former Cubs closer Lee Smith and former Sox outfielder Tim Raines to take a tumble.
The 2014 ballot is considered one of the strongest in history, and that weakens the chances of those who missed in Wednesday’s election.
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